by Toby Youell
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is consulting with industry to see if there is any interest in licences in the 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands. This follows a formal request for an assignment in the 2.6 GHz band. The MCA will receive requests until August 25. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The French telecoms regulator, ARCEP, is consulting on rules that would allow the coexistence of terrestrial 5G and fixed-satellite services at 3.4 - 3.8 GHz within mainland France. ARCEP had established rules for coexistence in November 2020, but these are likely to change over time. The consultation focusses on technical… Read more...
by Toby Youell
July 27, 2021: This consultation has been extended until August 13. Further information is available here. July 2, 2021 The Romanian regulator, ANCOM, is consulting on its plans to award residual spectrum in the 800 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands, and new spectrum at 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz,… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Montenegro regulator, EKIP, is consulting on draft terms for an award of the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands. Further information is available here. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed processes for applications for non-geostationary satellite systems. The processes incorporate new checks on interference risks, greater visibility of applications, stronger ways to deal with harmful interference if it occurs, and competition checks. These proposals are available for public comment until September 20. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Portugal's regulator, ANACOM, has made available its draft strategic guidelines 2022-24 for public comment. Comments can be made on this document until August 13. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication (IBPT) is consulting on its regulatory framework for its long-awaited auction of expiring licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and newly-available spectrum at 700 MHz, L-Band, and 3.5 GHz. The draft regulatory framework is available for public comment until… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The German regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, has issued a consultation about various options for when current licences in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands expire at the end of 2025. The consultation is available for public comment until August 23. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed annual licence fees for the 2.1 GHz band. It proposes to charge different rates for paired and unpaired spectrum. The proposal is available for public comment until September 8. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The UK regulator, Ofcom, is consulting on proposed technical changes to in-block and out-of-block power limits for spectrum access licences for the 800 MHz band. These changes respond to the recent issuance of 700 MHz band licences. These proposals are available for public comment until September 7. Read more...